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Zubir Said SK BBM (22 July 1907 – 16 November 1987) was a Singaporean composer most notable for composing the national anthem of his country, "Majulah Singapura" – "Onward Singapore".
Zubir Said (b. 22 July 1907, Bukittinggi, Minangkabau, Sumatra, Indonesia–d. 16 November 1987, Singapore), also affectionately known as Pak Zubir (pak means “father” in Malay) or Mr Mari Kita (the first two words of the Singapore national anthem), was the composer of the Singapore national anthem, “ Majulah Singapura ”. 1 Upon his ...
Singapore’s National Anthem would have sounded completely different had its composer Zubir Said (22 July 1907-16 November 1987) adhered to family traditions. From a conservative Sumatran household which believed music was haram, Zubir picked up music secretly and made his own instruments.
Zubir Said: A Man Made of Music. by Perera, Loretta Marie, written in August 2010 National Library Board, Singapore. Driven by his love for music, Zubir Said’s work, headlined by Singapore’s national anthem Majulah Singapura, has become an important part of the nation’s history and culture.
Zubir Said, 1907-1987. Artist. Composer, Lyricist, Musician. Information About. Driven by his love for music and a passion to create it, Zubir Said’s work, headlined by Singapore’s national anthem Majulah Singapura, has become an important part of the nation’s history and culture.
Aug 7, 2024 · In an interview in 1967, Encik Zubir Said said that he was inspired by the words "Majulah Singapura" near the foyer of the Victoria Theatre and wanted to capture the mood and heighten the feelings of the people of Singapore towards their country.
Zubir Said, also affectionately known as Pak Zubir, is most well known as the composer of Singapore’s national anthem, Majulah Singapura. In an institutional sense, the acceptance of the song as the national anthem, and its first performance at the ‘Loyalty Week’ on 3 December 1959, marked the peak of Pak Zubir’s career in music 1 .
Dec 11, 2023 · Ready to dive into the fascinating story of Zubir Said? He is the brilliant musician who composed Majulah Singapura, Singapore's cultural anthem. Join us on a musical journey through Singapore's rich heritage as we explore the remarkable notes crafted by Zubir.
This is the story of the Majulah Singapura and its composer Zubir Said (1907-87), an immigrant who landed on the shores of Singapore in 1928.
Aug 1, 2024 · Zubir Said (b. 22 July 1907, Bukittinggi; d. 16 Nov 1987, Singapore) is the composer of Singapore's national anthem Majulah Singapura (Onwards Singapore!), and the beloved Children's Day song Semoga Bahagia (May Ye be Happy).
